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Immune Deficiency Foundation

Improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases

four stars

97.17

110 West Road Suite 300
Towson, MD 21204
tel: (800) 296-4433   Web Site
EIN: 52-1214782

Board Leadership
John Seymour
Chair

CEO
Marcia Boyle
President, Founder

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 97.17 four stars
  Financial 100.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

100.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 05/01/2017 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.6%
  Administrative Expenses 10.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.22
  Program Expenses Growth 21.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 5.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Immune Deficiency Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Immune Deficiency Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Immune Deficiency Foundation (MD) 97.17 four stars
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The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases through advocacy, education and research. Primary immunodeficiency diseases are a group of relatively rare conditions caused by intrinsic or genetic defects in the immune system. Since 1980, IDF has provided accurate and timely information for the nearly quarter-million Americans who have been diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disease. Today, thousands of individuals and families affected by primary immunodeficiency diseases depend on IDF for advocacy, education and empowerment.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,360,475
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $1,164,207
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $657,356
Total Contributions $8,182,038
   Program Service Revenue $117,580
Total Primary Revenue $8,299,618
   Other Revenue $-341,546
TOTAL REVENUE $7,958,072
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,948,741
   Administrative Expenses $803,799
   Fundraising Expenses $276,057
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,028,597
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-70,525
   
Net Assets $8,177,595

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Patient Education $2,981,147 42.9%
Medical Advocacy and Education $1,941,803 27.9%
Advocacy Education $824,183 11.9%

Ratings History
Immune Deficiency Foundation has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-12 05/01/2017 97.17 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 95.47 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 93.77 four stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 97.03 four stars
2012-12 03/01/2014 98.98 four stars
2011-12 02/01/2013 89.75 three stars
2010-12 03/01/2012 92.16 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 87.23 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 06/01/2011 98.62 four stars
2008-12 07/01/2010 76.29 two stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 76.29 two stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 82.20 three stars
2005-12 04/01/2007 79.74 two stars
2004-12 05/01/2006 85.88 three stars
2003-12 07/01/2005 89.84 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 52-1214782
Name in IRS Master File IMMUNE DEFICIENCY FOUNDATION
NTEE Code H9C
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (161) Scientific research (diseases)
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Central - the organization is a central type organization (no group exemption) of a National, Regional or Geographic grouping of organizations.
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 1986
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
  • December, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$250,000 3.11% Marcia Boyle President

The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases through advocacy, education and research. Primary immunodeficiency diseases are a group of relatively rare conditions caused by intrinsic or genetic defects in the immune system. Since 1980, IDF has provided accurate and timely information for the nearly quarter-million Americans who have been diagnosed with a primary immunodeficiency disease. Today, thousands of individuals and families affected by primary immunodeficiency diseases depend on IDF for advocacy, education and empowerment.

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Charity Contact Info

Immune Deficiency Foundation
110 West Road
Suite 300
Towson, MD 21204
tel: (800) 296-4433
fax: (410) 321-9165
EIN: 52-1214782

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Board Leadership

John Seymour
Chair

CEO

Marcia Boyle
President, Founder

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